SALARY RANGE:

OPEN PERIOD:

SERIES & GRADE:

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time -
Senior Executive Service (SES)

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

All groups of qualified individuals

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Veterans Affairs is interested in attracting the best talent for our diverse cadre of SES members from within VA, the Federal government and the private sector. We have streamlined our recruitment process and now only require you to submit a 5 page resume to apply for this position. Because of this improvement, we are only announcing our positions for 14 days.

THIS VACANCY WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED UNDER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT# VA-SES-12-733019-LMM. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED UNDER VA-SES-12-733019-LMM ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY UNDER THIS VACANCY.

This position is located in the Human Resources Administration (HRA), Office of Resolution Management (ORM). This position serves as the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Resolution Management (ADAS for RM) and reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Resolution Management. The ADAS for RM provides day-to-day oversight of the operations of the ORM and performs specific assignments designed to achieve specific organizational and departmental goals and objectives. The position requires the effective and economical direction, control, and operation of the Office of Resolution Management.

VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 3 position and the salary range is $119,554-$165,300. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances.

A recruitment/relocation incentive and/or Guaranteed Home Buyout may be authorized.

DUTIES:

The Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Resolution Management provides day-to-day oversight of the operations of the ORM and performs specific assignments designed to achieve specific organizational and departmental goals and objectives. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills, share a broad perspective of government, and a public service commitment.

All applicants MUST SHOW in their 5 PAGE RESUME that they possess the five MandatoryExecutive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualification(s) outlined below.

The target competencies deemed most pertinent to this position have been specified under each ECQ description below. It is highly recommended that your resume address your accomplishments in these specific competency areas. Remember, your resume must not exceed 5 pages including an optional cover letter. Any information in excess of 5 pages will not be considered or evaluated.

The definitions of the SES ECQs and their underlying competencies can be found at:

1. Extensive knowledge of and experience in exercising sound Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles, concepts and practices, including knowledge of the complaint processing system and EEO goals and extensive experience in managing a complex, high-volume, and geographically dispersed service delivery network.

Step 6: Approval by the Selecting Official (May include additional screening)

Step 7: OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) Certification

Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career SES appointee, reinstatement eligible SES, or a QRB certified graduate of an SES candidate development program. Non-Competitive applicants must submit a complete application as noted under Required Documents. The agency has the option of considering you noncompetitively or including you in the competitive process (steps 2-6).

BENEFITS:

The Federal Government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most federal employees.http://usajobs.gov/El/benefits.asp.

HOW TO APPLY:

We strongly encourage you to apply online. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date in order for you to be considered.Please read all instructions before you begin.

To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, login in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/and click on "Application Status".Click on the position title, and then select "Apply Online" to continue.

3. FAX to (478)757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up. You must obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, to provide your answers. Refer to the link below for instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX. The form URL is at: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.

Please note you may also call USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 to have the OPM Form 1203-FX mailed to you; however, this is not a practical alternative if the announcement is nearing its closing date. After the introduction on the recording, press 1, and listen for instructions to request the form.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

A complete application for this position includes the following items:

1.Resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishment, training, education and awards reflecting your ability to meet each of the MANDATORY technical and executive core qualification requirement(s) for this position.Elaborate on your experience and accomplishments, highlighting your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, work objectives met (results of your efforts), policy initiatives and level of contact.Ensure your resume does not exceed five (5) pages. Information beyond the five page resume will not be evaluated.DO NOT submit the application form OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment in lieu of a resume.DO NOT submit separate narrative responses to address the technical and executive core qualifications.

2.Complete responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.

3.Non-competitive applicants:Proof of noncompetitive eligibility is required.Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and/or proof of certification of your executive core qualifications from the OPM administered QRB. Traditional method applications will NOT be accepted.